Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Vancouver –  Jason Zucker of Las Vegas blocked a shot, got control of the puck and jetted down the ice for a breakaway goal on a spectacular backhand shot which rocketed in for the NHL Minnesota Wild in a very tough 5-4 loss to the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena.

It was Jason’s 3rd goal of the season and his 48th of his NHL career. He also had an assist. 

Minnesota led early 2-0, Vancouver rallied with two powerplay goals to tie 2-2, then went ahead 4-2. Jason’s goal cut Vancouver’s lead to 4-3.  Minnesota tied the game 4-4, then Vancouver scored late to win it.  The crowd was 17,917.

Jason has 3 goals, 9 assists this season.

Here are UNLV’s Top 5 goal scorers

UNLV, 16-3-0, battles with mighty NAU, 14-3-0, in a collision of top ACHA D2 Western power teams this weekend at the Las Vegas Ice Center. Cody Williams led UNLV in goal scoring with 39 last season.

17 – Cody Williams, Las Vegas

16 – Dion Antisin, Kelowna, BC

15 – Viktor Brask, Sigtuna, Sweden

14 – Tristan Mayer, Woodbury, Minnesota

11 – Jake Saxe, Montreal

9 – Niklas Giers, Santa Barbara, Ca.

8 – Mitchell Province, Las Vegas

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Fairbanks –  There is a wicked drop in temperature to minus-21 degrees reports the Fairbanks Daily Miner newspaper. Many Las Vegas hockey players have skated either on teams or during tournaments in Fairbanks.

The Gabe Gauthier-coached WSHL Las Vegas Storm has some exciting, high-speed dynamic goal scorers including those listed on this chart. The Storm goes to battle with the WSHL San Diego Sabers this weekend at the Las Vegas Ice Center on Flamingo Avenue.

Goals

15 – Nikita Pintsuv, Mogilev, Belarus

14 – Jeffery Morgan, Wall, New Jersey

13 – Isaiah Letendre, Red Earth Creek, Alberta, Canada

9 – Alex Roth, USA

8 – Jean Christophe Lachapelle, Canada

7 – Sam Sykes, Canada

Monday, November 28, 2016

The Clock is Ticking for the biggest hockey weekend of the season.  Both the UNLV Rebels and the WSHL Las Vegas Storm are in decisive action against top teams which may determine their playoff situations for 2016-16 at the Las Vegas Ice Center.

Thursday, December 1

7 pm –  WSHL San Diego Sabers at WSHL Las Vegas Storm

Friday, December 2

6 pm –  WSHL San Diego Sabers at WSHL Las Vegas Storm

8:30 pm – Northern Arizona University (NAU) at UNLV

Saturday, December 3

6 pm – WSHL San Diego Sabers at WSHL Las Vegas Storm

8:30 pm – Northern Arizona University (NAU) at UNLV

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Elmira, NY –  Cory Ward of Las Vegas had another assist for the ECHL Manchester Monarchs in a very tough 2-1 OT loss to the Elmira Jackels before 1544 today at First Arena.  Cory, in his rookie season in professional hockey, is off to a very strong start with 6 goals, 8 assists.

Also on Sunday

In Germany, defenseman Mike Trimboli of Las Vegas had two assists for the EHC Neuwid Bears in a 9-4 road win over big rival Diez. Mike, in his first season there, has two goals, nine assists for 11 points.

Sandy Springs, Ga. – Michael Cichy of Las Vegas dealt an assist, then was hit from behind while battling for the puck against the boards and got into a scrap near the end of the game for the NA3HL Atlanta Capitals who beat the Nashville Jr Predators 6-4 on home ice at the Center Ice Arena. Michael has 5 goals, 6 assists this season.

Ontario, Ca – Captain Eric Williams of Las Vegas assisted on a goal for the WSHL Ontario Avalanche in a wild 9-7 win over the Fresno Monsters at the Center Ice Arena. Ontario swept the three-game weekend series.

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Ft. Wayne, Indiana – Captain Chris Francis of Las Vegas scored and had an assist for the ECHL Quad City Mallards in a big 6-2 road win over the Fort Wayne Komets before a massive holiday crowd of 8019 at the Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night. Chris has 6 goals, 6 assists this season.

Elmira, New York – Cory Ward of Las Vegas dealt his 7th assist this year for the ECHL Manchester Monarchs in a 5-3 road loss to the Elmira Jackals at the First Arena. This was a tight game as Manchester led 3-2 going into this third period. Cory, in his rookie pro season, has 6 goals, 7 assists. Outside the rink doors it was a clear, very cold night in the mid 20s. The crowd was 2009.

Wenatchee, Washington –  Brendan Harris, with 11 goals, 39 assists for 50 points this season – of Las Vegas had an assist for the BCHL Wenatchee Wild in a stunning 11-2 win over the West Kelowna Warriors before 2292 at the Town Toyota Center. Wenatchee, 21-5-1, is a division leader coached by Bliss Littler.

Ontario, Ca. – Captain Eric Williams of Las Vegas helped the WSHL Ontario Avalanche to a 4-3 win over the Fresno Monsters at the Center Ice Arena. Ontario scored three times in the first period and then held off Fresno in the closing moments of the game.

Friday, November 25, 2016

In Germany on Friday star defenseman Mike Trimboli received a MVP award after he and the EHC Neuwid Bears defeated Soest, 5-4.  Mike’s hockey dad Pete and his mother were at the game. Pete reported “fans stand and three guys bang onto a drum loudly the entire game. Germany is a fun place. There are a lot of Christmas fairs with ornaments and gifts. We have four more games to see here on our trip to see Mike.”

Friday, November 25, 2016

Duluth, Ga – Zach Pochiro of Las Vegas scored two goals and received a #3 Star of the Game for the ECHL Norfolk Admirals in a very tough 5-4 OT loss to hometown Atlanta Gladiators. Zach fired off five shots in this game. He now has 2 goals, 3 assists this season. The crowd was 4361 at the Infinite Energy Center.

Moline, Illinois  – Chris Francis of Las Vegas had an assist for the ECHL Quad City Mallards in a wild 4-3 OT/Shootout win over the Indy Fuel before 4222 at the iWireless Center.

Wenatchee, Washington – Brendan Harris of Las Vegas dealt an assist for the BCHL Wenatchee Wild who worked past the Vernon Vipers 4-1 at the Town Toyota Center. Brendan leads all Las Vegas players away from home in scoring with 11 goals, 37 assists for 48 points. The crowd was 2279.

Ontario, Ca. – Eric Williams of Las Vegas and the WSHL Ontario Avalance beat the Fresno Monsters 6-4 here Friday night at Ontario Center Ice Arena.